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(1) General: (a) Winches shall not be used if control levers to operate with excessive friction or excessive play; (b) Double gear winches shall not be used unless a positive means of locking the gearshift is provided; (c) When changing gears on a two-gear winch, there shall be no load other than the fall and the cargo lock assembly on the winch; (d) Adequate protection shall be provided to winch operator against the weather, where necessary; (e) When winches are left unattached control levers shall be secured in the neutral position and whenever possible the power shall be shut off. (2) Electric Winches: (a) In case of any defect, dock workers shall not be permitted to transfer with or adjust electric control circuits. (b) Electric Winches shall not be used for Dock Work in cases where, - (i) the Electro-magnetic brake is unable to hold the load; and (ii) one or more control points, either hoisting or lowering, is not operating properly.